What type of ancient medieval torture device is this?” Ross Blankenship asked. I explained it was Grandma Potempa’s pressure ...

Rapid temperature flips from hot to cold extremes have increased across the world, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. These flips, which may negatively impact ecosystems and ...

Note: all measurements made with and without temperature.

Volcanoes have stirred human awe for thousands of years, with their bursts of fire and rivers of molten rock. Yet, beyond the ...

Researchers have demonstrated a significant performance increase in cooling technology for high-power electronic devices. They designed novel capillary geometries that push the boundaries of thermal ...

Researchers have identified a new material which could be used as a flexible semiconductor in wearable devices by using a technique that focuses on the manipulation of spaces between atoms in crystals ...

What Is the Nervous System? Your nervous system is your body's main communication system. It sends messages from your brain to the rest of your body and helps you respond to changes inside and ...

There’s slight evidence to suggest that bromelain — an enzyme found only in the stem and fruit of pineapples — may help suppress coughs. To enjoy the most benefits of pineapple and bromelain ...

The international community has a golden opportunity to start reining in the escalating, mostly ignored global burden of chronic kidney disease.